David Jacob Stern

David Jacob Stern

4.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 17 years

Wills and living wills Lawyer at Long Island City, NY
Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills, Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate ... +2 more

46-10 Crane Street, #1017, Long Island City, NY

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Trusts 10%

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 3 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of David Stern

46-10 Crane Street, #1017, Long Island City, NY, 11101

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David Jacob Stern's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (5) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Christine F Clancy | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney!!

My husband and I needed to have New York State wills, durable powers of attorney, and living wills drawn up. All of the interactions that we had with David Stern were efficient and professional. He answered all of our questions in a timely fashion and was able to explain the intricacies of the will... in terms understandable to laymen. His work was complete and accurate; his prices were reasonable. We give David our wholehearted endorsement.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommended

My wife and I hired David to prepare our will, health care proxy, and power of attorney. He was professional, responsive, and I would recommend his services.

Posted by Chris | February 20, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Friendly, relatable, and thorough.

I hired David to help review/negotiate a commercial lease for my company and we really enjoyed working with him. He was able to help us distill complex legal language into easy to understand terms, and was able to effectively communicate our concerns with the contract. His guidance helped us sidestep... a potentially disastrous lease arrangement. I would recommend him to friends/colleagues in a heartbeat

Posted by Kristina | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

We finally have a Will!

Like many couples with young children, we knew we needed a Will and to have all our finances in order but could never find the time. Our financial planner recommended David and we could not have been more pleased with the care and attention David provided. He understood that with small children our s...chedules are hectic and that we needed a bit of hand-holding to get things done in a timely manner. After an initial phone call - on a Saturday morning! - he prepared a draft of our Will and other helpful documents, like Power of Attorney forms, and then sent them back to us within a couple of weeks. He helped us to think through sensitive issues, like guardianship for our children, and provided insight based on his experience working with other clients. We felt like he listened to us and then created a document that reflected our concerns. The whole process last about a month, mostly due to our schedules, but everything seemed efficient and easy. We would recommend David to anyone looking to (finally) prepare a Will and get all of their documents in order. Thanks to David, a huge weight has been lifted off our shoulders.

Posted by Virginia | January 23, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Knowledgeable, Attentive, and Resourceful Guidance

I consulted David during a recent conflict with my now former employer. Without his assistance, I wouldn't have understood the legal implications of my employer's actions or my rights. He didn't hesitate to place my interests before his own, and since the particulars of my circumstances didn't fall... within his specialities, he immediately referred me to someone who could more readily handle my case. Given my situation, expediting legal action was essential. His care and attention ensured that I received effective representation within the day I contacted him. He proved to be a tremendous resource whose guidance gave me the legal support I needed during a very challenging time. I'm grateful for his service and would most definitely work with him again if the need arises.

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David Jacob Stern's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Nicolazzo

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Stern is very knowledgeable and well-informed attorney. He provides able counsel to those seeking advice concerning their estate planning needs."

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Shahab Nassirpour

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've know David for a while now, and I can recommend him in the areas of estate planning and trusts. I have also seen him work hard to help his clients get the best possible outcome that they are entitled to."

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Jesse Hoberman-Kelly

Wills and living wills lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Seleski

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David cares deeply about his clients and is a highly regarded attorney. His prior experience in the financial industry gives David a unique advantage to help his clients."

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Rachel Einbund

General practice lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Farkas

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Shahab Nassirpour

Employment and labor lawyer

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Adam Nicolazzo

Securities and investment fraud lawyer

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Spinal cord injury lawyer

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Jesse Hoberman-Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rachel Einbund

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Sophomore of the Year, First Investors Corp.

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney at Law, The Law Office of David Stern

2013 - 2015

Associate, Strategies For Wealth

2012 - 2015

Partner, Hoberman-Kelly & Stern, LLP

2009 - 2013

Senior Financial Professional, First Investors Corporation

2008 - 2009

Legal Analyst, Robert Half Legal

2006 - 2008

Legal Intern, Forest City Ratner Companies

2005 - 2006

Legal Intern, ICC Industries

Associations

2014 - Present

Vassar Club of New York

Board Member

New York City Bar Association

Member

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

2700 Mgmt Co. v. Joe Kracko

Settlement Agreement

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Education

2007

New York Law School

J.D.

2002

Vassar College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2016

The Highs and Lows of Starting a Business

Business Development

Languages

English

Activity

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